Lochaber mountain weather forecast.

Ben Nevis, the Mamores and surrounding ranges. Height-aware guidance for wind, cloud, rain and temperature.

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Each regional brief uses a high-ground level that suits the terrain—from 500 m on Dartmoor and in the Peak District to 900 m in the highest ranges.

Mountain Weather brief

Lochaber

Monday 24 August 2026 · Ben Nevis, the Mamores and surrounding ranges

Confidence: Medium

Why: This is a short-range forecast, but its detailed model-agreement check is not available; check the stated ranges and hazards.

What matters most

Mostly dry conditions. A noticeable southerly breeze, with many tops staying clear.

High-ground wind · 900 m10–20 mph southerly Gusts · 900 m25 mph Cloud base1300-1600 m Feels like · 900 m4°C

High-ground wind (900 m)

Southerly 10-20 mph at 900 m. Gusts reaching around 25 mph at 900 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Little overall change through the day.

Walking impact

Noticeable on exposed ground, but unlikely to impede most walking.

Rain and showers

Mostly dry.

Cloud-free summits

Around 90%. Cloudier around midday at about 80%; around 100% early and 100% later.

Cloud and visibility

Cloud bases mostly around 1300-1600 m. Bases should tend to lift as the day goes on. Many higher summits should stay clear, with useful views for much of the day.

Temperature and wind chill

Around 7°C at 900 m, feeling like 4°C in the wind.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Daylight

Sunrise 06:04 — Sunset 20:37 — about 14.6 hours daylight.

Updated 24 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC. How this forecast is produced.

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Forecasts built around recognisable hill country.

Twenty distinct regions replace inherited service boundaries. Each uses a representative height suited to its terrain; named summits retain their exact height and exposure.